Calumet College of Saint Joseph vs University of Holy Cross
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Calumet College of Saint JosephWhiting, INCatholic collegeUniversity of Holy CrossNew Orleans, LACatholic college
At a glance
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph lists Mass 8 times a week; University of Holy Cross lists Mass 2 times a week.
- University of Holy Cross has the higher graduation rate: 49% against 23% at Calumet College of Saint Joseph.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of Holy Cross has the lower price after aid: $15,314 a year, against $22,877 at Calumet College of Saint Joseph.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of Holy Cross: $15,635 a year, against $22,451 at Calumet College of Saint Joseph.
Catholic life
Faith grade
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
CCompass Score: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
CCampus culture and residence life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
8 times a week
2 times a week
Confession times
7 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Whiting, IN
New Orleans, LA
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
674
1,152
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
74%
Graduation rate
23%
49%
First-year retention
42%
71%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$22,451
$15,635
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$21,381
$14,202
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$22,931
$15,215
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$22,877
$15,314
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$23,358
$19,073
Net price, over $110,000 income
$24,970
$16,087
Median debt
$21,534
$26,995
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$46,945
$49,316
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.